Alumni Connections

Get Involved Through Alumni Connections

DUSON alumni make a difference! Our alumni play a vital role in the continued success of Duke University School of Nursing. Whether you contribute your time, talent, or treasure, maintaining your connection to the school strengthens our community and enhances the future of nursing.

Staying involved in our alumni network is rewarding, easy, and deeply appreciated. From mentoring students and serving on career panels to attending alumni events and sharing your achievements, there are many ways to engage with the school and fellow graduates.

Explore this page to learn more about how you can strengthen your alumni connections and connect with alumni as a valued part of the DUSON legacy.

School of Nursing Alumni and Faculty at party

Troy Pinkins

Troy Pinkins

Senior Director, Alumni & Engagement Programs


troy.pinkins@duke.edu
(919) 684-9386

Stay Connected With DUSON

Did you get a promotion? Get married? Graduate (again)? We want to hear from our alumni! Share your news and keep classmates updated.

Staying in touch ensures we have your most current contact information so you can experience all the exciting developments happening within the School of Nursing and stay connected to your alumni community.

Visit the Duke Alumni Network to update your profile or submit a class note. You may also reach us via email or by phone at (919) 684-8862.

Get Involved With Alumni Community Events

Stay engaged with classmates by participating in alumni community events hosted by the School of Nursing and Duke Alumni Network. Your involvement strengthens our alumni connections and fosters a lasting sense of community.

Duke Alumni Events and News

Stay engaged with classmates by participating in alumni community events hosted by the School of Nursing and Duke Alumni Network. Your involvement strengthens our alumni connections and fosters a lasting sense of community.

Reunion Sign and Table

March

27-30

Reunion 2025!

Save the Date – March 27–30, 2025 | Reunite, Reminisce, Reconnect

Reunion Sign and Table

March

27

Alumni Awards

Nominations Open

School of Nursing Alumni group posing with a nursing uniform

Alumni Community Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteering your time, talents, and expertise helps strengthen the School of Nursing and provides opportunities to inform, engage, mentor, and serve. Connect with alumni and show your support by serving on the Nursing Alumni Council or volunteering with the Duke alumni community in your region. There are many ways to give back and make a meaningful impact through your alumni network.

Serve as a Reunion Class Representative

Reunion class representatives play an essential role in the success of our reunion activities. Volunteers encourage fellow alumni community members to attend the reunion and support the class gift campaign. If you’re interested in representing your class, email us.

Join the Blue Crew

Help strengthen our DUSON and alumni connections by joining the Blue Crew! As a Blue Crew member, you’ll serve as a social media ambassador, sharing the exciting things happening at the School of Nursing with your network. Promote Duke news, blog posts, events, contests, and more across social platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

As part of the Blue Crew, you’ll receive exclusive Duke updates to share with one easy click. It’s a great way to connect with alumni and others in the DUSON community and show your Duke pride. Plus, you can win great Duke prizes.

Be a Preceptor

Are you an experienced clinician looking for a way to educate and train the next generation of nurse practitioners? With Duke University School of Nursing MSN programs offered either distance-based or online, NP preceptors are needed across the country in a variety of clinical environments.

Join our dedicated alumni network by sharing your expertise and helping to shape the future of nursing. Learn how you can Pay it Forward to Pay it Back as a Duke Nursing Preceptor.

Serve on a Career Panel

Offer career advice and mentorship and share your professional journey with students and alumni. Serving on a career panel is an excellent way to support current and future members of the alumni community while helping to shape the future of the nursing field. To get involved, email us.

Nursing Alumni Council

The Nursing Alumni Council is a way for DUSON graduates to serve the School of Nursing and the alumni community.

Through its volunteer structure, the Nursing Alumni Association’s mission is to build the institution through leadership, philanthropic support, and service to the school.

Learn More About NAC

Nursing Alumni Council 2024 Visit

Stay Connected With the DUSON Alumni Community

Today, more than ever, nursing leaders are needed around the world. As the healthcare needs of society change, nurses must have the complex knowledge and advanced technical skills to address those changes. Through your DUSON alumni connections, you can remain a part of Duke University School of Nursing’s legacy of excellence.

The School of Nursing is committed to preparing nurse leaders who provide critical patient-centered care, direct the efforts of entire teams of caregivers, and lead change that will improve health at home and around the world. Staying engaged with our alumni community helps strengthen these efforts and ensures our continued impact on healthcare.

We want you to be proud of your school and the important work being done on campus and around the world. None of this would be possible without your generosity and support.

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